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ZAXBY'S

7520 BELCHER RD, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · (727) 289-8692

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6217946
Grade history
JUL 23
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect landed on salad at prep line on cutting board. Manager discarded
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tops of fryer backseat metal top storage on floor. Employee moved
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect landed on salad at prep line on cutting board. Manager discarded
High priority/35A-02-7
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken salad 1 live flying insect landed on salad at prep line on cutting board. Management discarded
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breading station milk wash (51F - Cold Holding) Employee replaced New temp 43 cold holding
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain area soiled dinner room. Bread press soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink. Battery replaced
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Back near management office
Basic/36-36-4
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior and drive thru soda dispenser ice bin soiled with black mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Nov 6, 2024 · Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance at callback inspection. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and food debris build up on char press next Tom flat top on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Nov 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the bottom of reach in coolers on cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 6, 2024 · Observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler across from hand sink on cook line at callback inspection. Time Extended
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided. Spoke to HR director Michael during routine inspection, stated they are currently working on corporate food training approval with DBPR.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping in back kitchen area.
Basic/13-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and food debris build up on char press next Tom flat top on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the bottom of reach in coolers on cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 6, 2023 · No vacuum breaker on splitter of hose bib at mop sink. Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. walk in cooler handle.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near cook line
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kayla Kies current manager on duty, no certified food manager certificate.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees working with no certified food manager onsite.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. walk in cooler handle.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook boxing food.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near cook line
Basic/36-27-5/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.